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Complication Postpartum Questions
Question 1 of 5
The lactation nurse takes a phone call from a mother who is breastfeeding her 2-month-old infant. The mother reports an area of redness and warmth on the breast and a painful burning sensation when breastfeeding. Which statement by the nurse is correct if mastitis is suspected?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is aware of concern about the increasing numbers of severe maternal morbidity (SMM). It is believed to be related to changes in the overall health of the population of women giving birth. Which reasons does the nurse identify as causes of SMM? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Documented increases in maternal age is a likely cause for SMM; older women have increased risk. Obesity is a general health risk in the United States; prepregnancy obesity causes increased incidences of SMM. Cesarean deliveries are increasing, and surgical procedures always carry a risk for complications. Preexisting chronic medical conditions are a contributor to the increasing rates of SMM.
Question 3 of 5
A postpartum patient informs the nurse of a frequent urge and burning when attempting to urinate. The nurse reviews the patient’s medical record and associates which risk factors related to a possible urinary tract infection (UTI)? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neonatal macrosomia, which can cause edema around the urethra, is a risk factor for UTI. Operative vaginal deliveries, forceps, or vacuum extractor, which can cause edema around the urethra, is a risk factor for UTI. Poor oral fluid intake and urinary catheter insertion during the labor process are also risk factors.
Question 4 of 5
The labor and delivery unit nurses are adopting methods to reduce the number of women who develop postpartum depression. Research from Dennis and Dowswell (2013) provides evidence-based suggestions regarding beneficial interventions. Which suggestions do the nurses consider? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Research from Dennis and Dowswell (2013) reveals that psychosocial and psychological interventions significantly reduce the number of women who develop postpartum depression. Beneficial interventions include telephone-based peer support, interpersonal psychotherapy, and professionally based postpartum home visits.
Question 5 of 5
What postpartum infection is caused by STIs and chorioamnionitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.